March 01, 2012

garden variety revisited...

The Sr. Design Team at Papertrey Ink was challenged to revisit the Garden Variety stamp set and treat you with new projects and new ways to inspire you to use this set and coordinating die collection. I found the photo below on Pinterest and knew just how I wanted to use the seed packet die and already had a little something in my head as to how to use the stamp set and coordinating seed packet frame die.

Glassine bags have become one of my very most favorite mediums to use as I just love their soft, transparent quality. I used a medium glassine bag from Papertrey Ink, cut it apart, and die cut a seed packet from it. I wanted a vintage photo I had on hand to be seen through it and it worked perfectly, plus glassine bag seed packets are just as CUTE as can be.

This handmade button was stamped using a sentiment from the Garden Variety stamp set and I love the script that flows across it.

So, I challenge you to try using different mediums in your die cut machines such as glassine or paper bags, Coasters, chipboard, cardboard, tissue paper, crepe paper, etc.!Thanks so much for your visit. The other girls have plenty to share with you as well:

P.S. I have a new card kit ready to go at Frost it Pink! It's called the Tea for Two Birthday Collection and includes instructions and supplies for 9 cards and 3 glassine bag pockets plus oodles of extra supplies for you to create more. Here is a peek!

I was just laughing at Stella's comment because I think I keep saying the same thing about your work! It is always amazing! I love what you did with the glassine bags and seed packets. I don't have a die-cut machine but this makes me want to get one. Looks like a beautiful kit for Frost It Pink.

These are so beautiful!!! I am loving the glassine bags too, just used 30 of them for my little one's preschool class on Valentine's Day :) They were a big hit all decorated and filled with goodies! Thanks for the card kit info, looks right up my alley!!!